Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Cargo Cosmetics: Suited To A Tea Tin Kit Review

A cute tin covered in sweets, teacups and filled with makeup!?! Yes, please!!! That is what attracted me to the Cargo Cosmetics 'Suited To A Tea Kit' ($38 Nordstrom & Cargo Cosmetics and currently on sale at Ulta for $29) and of course the lovely illustrations. Cargo Cosmetics is a Canadian makeup brand that was founded in 1996. I've never tried their makeup. So how did this kit fare? Mmm, it was bittersweet for me. Some things were good and some not so much.

The quality of their makeup (at least what I tried in THIS tin) is on the same level as SOME drugstore makeup. I LIKED the lipstick in Santa Fe. It was moisturizing and a great everyday color. I LIKED the Texas lash mascara. The bristles on the brush were soft and did a fabulous job making my lashes fuller. The eyeliner in Pfeiffer Beach was OK. I had to go over the lines a couple of times to achieve the look below. Where things got WEAK was with the blush and eyeshadow. The blush gives off this shine & iridescent look that sits atop your cheeks. It doesn't blend in well with the rest of your makeup. The eyeshadow is a little chalky. Overall, I found the colors to be a little bland (dead). When I think of a tea party, I think of pinks, peaches (lively colors) etc. The only item with a little punch was the lipstick. Overall this kit didn't wow me. But at least I have a cool tin! HaHaHa There's also an eyeshadow kit (sold separately; shown above). One day Ulta or Sephora gave (the eyeshadow kit sold separately) away for FREE, if you spent so much (that is NEVER a good sign LOL) I was so un-amused about this kit, that I've sat on this review for TWO MONTHS. The other day I said, "oh well, let me post it". >.<

Here's my look, using the kit! Do you see what I mean? I could achieve the same look and better with drugstore makeup. I guess I can't complain about the price, because I DO get 5 products and a cute tin for $38. I think it's the QUALITY I'm displeased with. Maybe it's the COLORS that don't suit me? Should I stop bitchin'? What are your thoughts? LOL

Kim, you made me smile! What a shame and disappointment it is! When I saw the packaging, which is utterly adorable, was very inspired but as you say is just a result you can have also with drugstore stuff. You look so lovely though, you see, (a light) pink suits you!:) Hugs Kim! xo

Hmm I think the colours suit you. I don't like the eyeshadows but the lipstick is cute! The eye liner looks great on you, too bad it needs to be applied a couple of times. I wouldn't spend my money buying this kit. Thank you so much for sharing!

Too bad about the products being kinda lacklustre, Kim. I used to wear Cargo when they were just launched, and the eyeshadows and blushes were really good then. These were years and years ago though. At least, the tin can was nice though:D

The packaging is adorable and you look so pretty in the look you created Kim. It's such a shame that the quality is just on par with drugstore makeup especially since the price isn't as reasonable as drugstore prices. Thanks for the honest review!

I'm with you, Kim - I find Cargo Cosmetics to be pretty hit and miss. They do have some cute packaging this season, though! And despite the fact that some of the products were disappointing, the overall look from this kit is lovely on you.xox,Cee

aw you look lovely to me but, I find Cargo to be a miss for a lot of products. I'm personally not impressed with a lot that I've received samples of so I'm so bummed to hear that you didn't enjoy your purchase as much as you hoped! Although, the packaging is awfully cute!! =Dxo,nancy

Sorry this kit was not as great as you'd hoped for; but at least you ended up with a few products you will use, and the unfortunate nature of makeup is that it is so often hit or miss.Chic on the Cheap

It's a pity you didn't enjoy it that much, the blush looks like it would be a lovely colour but I've seen you wear other blush that suits you much better. I do think this would make a lovely gift for a friend though!

You look gorgeous doll, these look great. Am glad you posted this though, shame it didn't live up to itself though, the tin is gorgeous!! I like how they turned out on you :)) Though, you're always gorgeous anyways :) xxx

Well, I think you look lovely! But, I certainly take your word on the quality of these products (even though you look fab!). :) Like you, the whole tea tin concept has a draw for me as well. Great review, Kim! T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

You look beautiful Kim and the tin is really cute, but I'm so glad you shared about your experience. For some reason whenever I've gotten mini products, they're never as good as I hope and almost seem old and stale some times if they're sample size. I have actually used Cargo foundation for years because it's light weight for the day, but I've tried other products and haven't been as happy so I'm so glad you shared this!!

You look beautiful, and I do like the lip color on you. That being said, I think that most of the reason you look beautiful is just your natural beauty. I agree, you could definitely get the same look or better from a drugstore. At least the lipstick is nice!

It is really frustrating when you buy a whole set and only some pieces work--- it always feels like such a waste! That being said-- I don't think there is anything "wrong" with the look-- it just isn't as poppy as what you seem to typically like!

I do agree that the packaging is just too eye-catching! So cute! But too bad the quality of the makeup was not that great. It's my first time to hear about this brand and I don't think I will purchase because of the chalky eyeshadow (I mean, who wants that?). Thanks for an honest review! :)

Honestly in the first picture the eyeshadow doesn't look that good. Otherwise, you look fantastic in spite of the bittersweet quality of these Cargo products. Thank you so much for this useful review Kim!!Baci,CocoCoco et La vie en rose / Bloglovin / Facebook

The make up look promising on you despite your "bitching". I always like to read honest review and that's why your blog is a joy to read, Kim. The only thing that attracted me to this kit is the tin. I love illustrations like this.